float

Definition

  • noun: an act or instance of 'floating'
  • verb: to rest on top of a liquid
  • verb: to rest on the surface of or be suspended in a fluid
  • sometimes used figuratively
  • synonyms: raft, flux, flow

Examples

  • The company has announced plans to raise capital by 'floating' a new issue of securities next month.

  • They may have to 'float' a loan to raise the money for renovations.

  • The incoming tide will eventually 'float' the ship off the reef.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) That's great, man. Thanks. We could take it apart, bring it out piece by piece. It's welded, we'd just tear it up. What if we float it out? With what? Come on. Oh, Jesus! What do you think? That's great, Galen. (..)
    2012 Mud